Improving speech sound perception in children with speech disorders
Online assessment and enhancement of auditory perception for speech sound errors
This study is helping kids who have trouble being understood when they talk by using fun tools that let them see and hear their speech in real-time, so they can learn to recognize and fix their speech mistakes and improve how they communicate with others.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Montclair State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Montclair, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10974747 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on children with speech sound disorders who struggle with speech intelligibility. It aims to enhance their auditory perception of speech sounds through innovative biofeedback techniques, allowing them to visualize their speech in real-time and compare it to correct targets. By training these children to recognize and classify their speech errors, the study seeks to improve their communication skills and overall engagement in social and academic settings. The approach combines auditory training with biofeedback to address persistent speech issues that may not have responded to traditional therapies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-20 years who have been diagnosed with residual speech sound disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have speech sound disorders or those whose speech issues are not related to auditory perception may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve speech intelligibility and communication skills in children with persistent speech sound disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results using similar biofeedback approaches for improving speech sound perception in children with speech disorders.
Where this research is happening
Montclair, United States
- Montclair State University — Montclair, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hitchcock, Elaine Russo — Montclair State University
- Study coordinator: Hitchcock, Elaine Russo
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.